Hindu Kush region
Coverage of Hindu Kush region in the Nexus archive.
- Tremors felt across most parts of Pakistan
A 5.9-magnitude earthquake from Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region caused tremors across Pakistan, while two quakes in Balochistan damaged homes and injured 18-19 people. The National Disaster Management Authority reported no fatalities, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed rescue operations.
- 5.9 magnitude earthquake shakes Pakistan and Afghanistan, no damage reported
A 5.9 magnitude earthquake (6.1 by USGS) struck the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan, affecting parts of Pakistan. No damage or casualties were reported, though residents panicked. Pakistan, in an active seismic zone, experienced a 2005 quake that killed tens of thousands.
- 5.9 magnitude earthquake shakes Pakistan and Afghanistan, no damage reported
A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck Pakistan and Afghanistan, causing panic but no reported damage or casualties. The epicenter was in Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region, and the quake was felt in multiple Pakistani provinces and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Emergency services confirmed no initial damage or injuries.
- 5.9 magnitude earthquake shakes Pakistan and Afghanistan, no damage reported
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck parts of Pakistan and Afghanistan, with the epicenter in Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region. Tremors were felt in multiple Pakistani provinces, but no damage or casualties were reported. The U.S. Geological Survey measured the quake at magnitude 6.1.
- 5.4-magnitude earthquake jolts parts of KP, Islamabad
A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Islamabad at 3:22pm with its epicenter in Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region. The quake, felt in multiple areas, prompted Rescue 1122 to urge emergency contact. Pakistan's location on three tectonic plates contributes to frequent seismic activity.